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Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket between Gary Trent Jr. #33 and Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday in Detroit.

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Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors

The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided a 29th consecutive loss on Saturday night, claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 129-127.

December 30, 2023
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  • Juliana Kim
Rigoberto Urán crosses the finish line of stage 12 of the 110th Tour de France, July 13, 2023, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France.

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For Colombia's most beloved cyclist, winning isn't the point

Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.

December 30, 2023
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  • John Otis
The Pop-Tarts mascot is lowered into a toaster following the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl between the Kansas State Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack at Camping World Stadium on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

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First edible mascot in sports history stars in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.

December 29, 2023
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  • Diba Mohtasham
GPB News NPR

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  • Latin America

He's never won the Tour de France, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

The tale of cycling mad Colombia's best known cyclist — he may never have won a major race — but he's a social media sensation in a country that takes cycling very, very seriously.

December 29, 2023
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  • John Otis
Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (from left) guard Marcus Sasser, forward Ausar Thompson and forward Bojan Bogdanovic sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of a 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday in Detroit.

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Detroit Pistons set an NBA record with 27th straight loss

The Pistons have set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season, after falling to the Brooklyn Nets 118-112 Tuesday night.

December 27, 2023
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  • Diba Mohtasham
GPB News NPR

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu league benefits from the sport's growing popularity

The sport of Jiu Jitsu has its own national league and it's growing. The league is moving to Las Vegas from the small city of Decatur, Ala., where it all started.

December 26, 2023
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  • Joseph King
Martin Luther King Jr. waves to supporters on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Activists marked 60 years since the march in 2023.

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2023 was a year of big anniversaries

In 2023, we marked 20 years since the Iraq War, 50 years since the birth of hip-hop, and 60 years since the JFK assassination. Here's a roundup of historical events we wrote about over the past year.

December 23, 2023
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  • James Doubek
GPB News NPR

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Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr begins 36th season with Czech Republic's Kladno Knights

Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990. The 51-year-old former NHL star made an appearance on the ice this week for the Kladno Knights, a team in the Czech Republic.

December 22, 2023
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  • Leila Fadel
Pickleball players compete in the Southern Pickleball Association's Candy Cane Classic at Rhythm & Rally in Macon, Ga.

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  • Sports

World’s largest indoor pickleball facility opens in Macon

The world’s largest indoor pickleball facility is bringing new life to Macon Mall and helping make the Georgia city a focal point for the fast-growing sport. 

December 21, 2023
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  • Josephine Bennett
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank is non-committal on head coach's future

Home Depot founder and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sat down with GPB's Jeff Hullinger to discuss a wide range of issues from his charitable organization to the future of his football team and its head coach. 

December 19, 2023
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  • Jeff Hullinger
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) celebrates his touchdown by using American Sign Language during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.

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DK Metcalf's ASL teacher says Seahawks receiver brings his own flair to the language

Darrell Utley had no idea his client was a football star when they began American Sign Language lessons.

December 18, 2023
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  • Adam Bearne
Tom Lockyer of Luton Town during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Luton Town at Villa Park on October 29, 2023 in Birmingham, England.

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  • Sports

An English footballer is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match

Luton Town Football Club said captain Tom Lockyer was responsive by the time he was taken off the field on a stretcher. It was the second time this year he has had a medical emergency during a match.

December 17, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
GPB News NPR

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  • Sports

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized with broken hip

The Basketball Hall of Famer, who is one of the NBA's all-time leading scorers, fell on Friday and broke his hip at a concert.

December 16, 2023
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  • Chloe Veltman
The Georgia High School Association football state championships take place at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 11 to 13. The games will air on GPB-TV, the GPB Sports app and GPB.org.

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Rundowns and matchups: Jon Nelson previews Georgia's high school football state championships

GPB Sports brings live high school football games to viewers around the state via Football Fridays in Georgia. Now, it's time for the Georgia High School Association football state championships on GPB, Monday, Dec. 11 to Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

December 11, 2023
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  • Devon Zwald
Bronny James shoots the ball during his debut on the court playing for University of Southern California on Sunday.

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  • Sports

Bronny James, LeBron James' son, makes college debut since cardiac arrest

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James' son, made his collegiate basketball debut after being out for nearly five months due to a cardiac arrest he suffered.

December 11, 2023
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  • Diba Mohtasham
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